James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy

08/21/2026

Meet Jared Davis, who now serves as Chair of the Moran Center Board of Directors!

A fifth-generation Evanston resident, Jared Davis brings his deep community roots to his Moran Center Board Service. By day, he is a Deputy Director for the Cook County Government, working alongside Cook County Commissioner, 13th District, Josina Morita. In previous roles, Jared was a personal banker with Wintrust Financial Corporation, and he has helped own and run four family businesses.

Jared has a passion for serving his community, including board service with the Evanston Chamber, ETHS Foundation, Black Business Consortium of Evanston, and the Black Professionals Network of Evanston. Jared's civic engagement also includes appointments by the Mayor to sub-committees of the City of Evanston Illinois Government Council.

“The Moran Center is an organization that really deserves as much of my time as I can give," Jared says. "The story of this organization is one that should be talked about and emphasized because not enough organizations are doing the things that the James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy is doing and effecting change in this incredibly unique way.”

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08/20/2026

We are so grateful for Susan Trieschmann, Tanya Jenkins, and Curt's Cafe's partnership over the years to help justice-involved young people build skills and find meaningful employment.

Read this week's profile about Susan in the Evanston RoundTable:

Tanya Jenkins (left), current executive director of Curt's Cafe, gives a warm hug to founder Susan Trieschmann. There’s one word people who have worked

08/19/2026

Meet Hank Thompson, who now serves as Treasurer of the Moran Center Board! Hank is Vice President of Strategy & Operations at Hippo Technologies. Before joining Hippo, he led strategic and financial initiatives at Walgreens and began his career in commercial banking, providing financing to healthcare organizations.

Hank holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and brings experience in financial oversight, strategic planning, and nonprofit governance to his role on the Moran Center Board of Directors.

08/18/2026

Wishing our friends at Evanston Township High School a safe and enriching school year!

08/16/2026

August is Make a Will Month, a time to learn about and develop your estate plan.

Considering making a planned gift to the Moran Center? Contact our development director at [email protected] or 224-765-0994 to begin the conversation.

Free resources are available to learn more about creating your will (and how to include the causes you care about).

08/14/2026

Meet Carmen Francellno, who now serves as Secretary of the Moran Center Board! Born and raised in Evanston’s 5th ward, Carmen currently works as a Family Engagement Coordinator at the Evanston Public Library. In this role she attends community events, connects with community partners and produces programs with an emphasis on the African American community. Carmen is a former public school teacher and she has worked in the non-profit sector. She has a passion for empowering her community and supporting others on their journey. She holds a master's degree in education and bachelor's in general studies and sociology.

"The work of the Moran Center can be life changing for Evanston youth and young adults," Carmen says. "It is the work that drew my interest to the board."

Entering her third year on the Moran Center Board, Carmen is excited to take on her new role as Board Secretary.

08/11/2026

We had so much fun with our community at August First Friday at Mason Park!

Read more about this event in the My City, Your City, Our City safe summer initiative in the Evanston RoundTable: https://evanstonroundtable.com/2026/08/08/evanston-neighbors-reflect-on-first-fridays-a-seasonal-family-favorite

08/10/2026

The Moran Center is . Read more about the Mental Health Professional position at moran-center.org/jobs

08/10/2026

The Moran Center is . Read more about the Director of Legal Services position at moran-center.org/jobs

08/06/2026

August is Make a Will Month, a time to learn about and develop your estate plan.

Considering making a planned gift to the Moran Center? Contact our development director at [email protected] or 224-765-0994 to begin the conversation.

The Moran Center partners with Monahan Law Group, who offers estate planning legal services.

For more information, visit:
monahanlawllc.com/estate-planning/
monahanlawllc.com/attorney/gordon-a-margot/

If you want further general information about Monahan Law Group’s estate plan process, you may contact:
Laura Vertucci
312-419-0252
[email protected]